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Family Autograph Night This Friday at Brewerton

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Family Autograph Night This Friday, June 9 At Brewerton Speedway Story By: DAVE MEDLER / BREWERTON SPEEDWAY Photos By: JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM BREWERTON, NY- June 6, 2017- This Friday, June 9 is one the most popular nights on the Brewerton Speedway schedule when the annual Family Autograph night will take place plus a four star racing program on Xtreme Auto Recovery night. Fans of all ages, during intermission, will be able to come down to the front straightaway to get up close to all the cars plus meet their favorite drivers for autographs, pictures and driver giveaways. Racing on…

Supermodied Twin 35s On Tap At Oswego

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Oswego Speedway Back in Action Saturday, June 10 with Supermodified Twin 35s, Autograph Night Press Release By: CAMDEN PROUD / OSWEGO SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: CHRIS BURGESS / RACERSGUIDE.COM OSWEGO, NY - June 5, 2017 - Oswego Speedway returns to action this weekend with the always exciting, historic and action packed Novelis Supermodified Twin 35’s presented by Burke’s Do-It-Best Home Centers and A&P Auto Parts along with the first driver autograph session of the season on Saturday, June 10. Saturday night’s schedule of events, which includes two 35-lap Novelis Supermodified features and a 30-lap main for the Pathfinder Bank Small…

STSS Rolling Into Afton Motorsports Park

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Short Track Super Series Brings “Action” To Afton Motorsports Park Wednesday, June 21 With ‘Afton Action 50’ Special Story By: BRETT DEYO / STSS MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM AFTON, NY- June 4, 2017- The Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP is set to bring the “action” to Afton Motorsports Park in June. On Wednesday, June 21, the STSS Halmar International North Region Modifieds invade the Afton Fairgrounds facility for a 50-lap event offering $5,000 to win and $400 to take the green. This event marks the first midweek program for Afton promoters…

Make Up Madness Coming to ‘The Great Race Place’

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Management Adds Extra Race at Albany-Saratoga Speedway on Wednesday, June 14th Story By: MATT KEITTH / ALBANY-SARATOGA MEDIA Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM MALTA, NY- June 4, 2017- With three of the first seven weeks of the 2017 racing season at Albany-Saratoga falling victim to rain, speedway management decided to get a leg up on Mother Nature. Promoter Lyle DeVore has decided to add “Make-Up Madness” on Wednesday, June 14 to the original schedule. “With all the rain it has been frustrating, but this gives us a chance to add an extra program and get the fans involved as…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

SPONSORS ON BOARD FOR HEARN’S BIG SHOW 9

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Recovery Sports Grill, Halmar International, Fox Racing Shocks, VP Racing Fuels, Cedar Peaks, and JMMB back June 27 Super DIRTcar Modified Series 100-lap race at Albany-Saratoga Speedway Press Release By: JOHN SNYDER / THE BIG SHOW MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SUSSEX, NJ -June 5, 2017 -Recovery Sports Grill, a sports-themed restaurant chain with a local restaurant at 2537 State Route 9, Ballston Spa, New York, Halmar International, Fox Racing Shocks, VP Racing Fuels, Cedar Peaks, and JMMB have signed on as major sponsors of The Big Show 9, a midweek special racing program set for Tuesday, June…

SUMMER RACING AT ORANGE COUNTY FAIR SPEEDWAY

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NOSTALGIA NIGHT” PROGRAM SATURDAY, JUNE 10 A FAN FAVORITE SPECIAL Press Release By: JOHN SNYDER / OCFS MEDIA Photos By: JANE CELLA / RACERSGUIDE.COM MIDDLETOWN, NY -June 5, 2017-.More than 80 former drivers, car owners, and friends of the speedway have indicated they’ll be on hand this Saturday, June 10 for the annual Nostalgia Night at Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York. This promises to be a fun-filled night of remembrance, autographs, and interviews as Orange County celebrates its long and glorious stock car racing history. Among the racing stars of yesteryear returning to the Hard Clay speedway are Bob…

Rob Pitcher Claims JC Flach Memorial, First Win Since 2012

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Pitcher Leads Them All For JC Flach Memorial Victory Story By: PHIL ALLAWAY / LEBANON VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM West Lebanon NY.- June 5, 2017- On Saturday night, Lebanon Valley Speedway hosted the fifth annual J.C. Flach Memorial, run in honor of J.C. Flach, a former full-time Modified racer who died in an unfortunate accident at his house in 2012. Flach was remembered with a proper celebration capped off by the release of balloons. Rob Pitcher started from the pole and staked out to a small lead. Kyle Sheldon was able to get past Denny…

VARIN REACHES FONDA’S VICTORY LANE FOR 56TH TIME

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HORNING DOUBLES UP IN PRO STOCKS Story By: RON SZCZERBA / FONDA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: JEFF KARABIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM Fonda, NY –June 4, 2017- Being one of the top drivers on the all-time win list at the “Track of Champions” Fonda Speedway is a great accomplishment. Being in the top four behind drivers like Jack Johnson, Lou Lazzaro, and Dave Lape is truly special. That is where Bobby Varin currently sits with 56 career wins at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds facility and he understands just how special it is as he understands the history of the track that he…

Sears Stays Hot On Fulton High Banks

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Sears, Howland, Phelps, Power, Caswell, Juno And Marshall Grab Fulton Speedway Gold Story By: DAVE MEDLER / FULTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM FULTON, NY – June 4, 2017 – A large crowd Saturday night at the Fulton Speedway saw 139 cars sign into the pits for a fantastic night of racing on Penn Power Group Night. Official car counts were 26 Tracey Road Equipment Big Block Modifieds, 41 Patriot Sprint Tour cars, 38 SUNY Canton Sportsman, 14 Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux Late Models and 20 E&V Energy Novice Sportsman. The big winners were, Tim Sears…

Stephens Wings His Way To Lancaster ISMA Victory

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TRENT STEPHENS CAPTURES ISMA SUPERMODIFIED WIN AT LANCASTER Story By: DAVE BUCHANAN / LANCASTER SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: ALEX & HELEN BRUCE / RACERSGUIDE.COM LANCASTER, N.Y. -June 4, 2017 – A packed crowd was on hand Saturday night to witness the International Supermodified Association (ISMA) make its first visit to Lancaster National Speedway in 14 years. Fans were thrilled to see the fastest short track cars in the world thunder around Lancaster’s ½-mile once again as part of Double Wing Night at Lancaster. The ISMA Supermodifieds blistered the track, with the quickest lap times being run in under 15 seconds…

Kenny Martin Wins Pro Stock Classic at Malta

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KOD Pro Stock Classic Brought Fans To Their Feet Story By: ROB HAZER / KoD PRO STOCK SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM MALTA, NY- June 4, 2017- For the second year in a row at Albany-Saratoga Speedway the Lazzaro’s Auto Body King Of Dirt Racing Pro Stock Series began the season with the Pro Stock Classic presented by Speed’s Garage. Once again it did not disappoint, as fans were treated to an epic full-fender battle that saw Kenny Martin earn his first career KOD victory in the biggest Pro Stock tour race of the season. Jeff Washburn…

Mother Nature Wins Again at Utica-Rome

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Racing Set to Resume on Sunday, June 18th Story By: JOHN TIFF / UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: OTTO GRAHAM / RACERSGUIDE.COM VERNON, NY- June 4, 2017- With rain sweeping into the region and predicted to be around the remainder of the day, Utica-Rome Speedway management has cancelled racing for Sunday June 4. A-Verdi Storage Containers and Wilber-Duck Chevrolet were to present a full show of Gates-Cole Auto Insurance Modifieds, Broedel Energy Sportsman, Pro Stocks, and Novice Sportsman plus the GO Nuclear Late Model Series. Racing will not return on the half-mile oval until Sunday June 18 when Community Car…

Weedsport Postpones Big Block/Small Block Challenge

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Big Block/Small Block Challenge Postponed Until Sunday, June 18th Press Release By: WEEDSPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEEDSPORT, NY- June 4, 2017- Due to forecasted heavy rain showers and travelling teams expected from great distances, Sunday’s Big Block/Small Block Challenge at Weedsport Speedway presented by Big Dog Country 103.5 FM has been postponed until Sunday, June 18. “Several teams are looking to attend tomorrow from outside the region,” said Weedsport Speedway promoter, Jimmy Phelps. “Brett Hearn and several teams from Canada were looking to make the trip, and we want to be fair to everyone in…

Pitcher Cruises to JC Flach Memorial Victory at Lebanon Valley

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After a Five-Year Absense, Rob Pitcher Returned to Victory Lane at the ‘Valley of Speed’ Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEST LEBANON, NY- June 4, 2017- Sometimes the old adage of ‘better late than never’ hits closer to home than many would expect it to. With a rather dismal start to the 2017 season – which included a wreck that took his primary modified out of action for the foreseeable future – Rob Pitcher was left wondering if his five-year streak of near misses and bad luck would ever come to a close at the Lebanon Valley…

Tremont Back on Top in Lebanon Valley Small-Blocks

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Kenny Tremont Returned to Winning Form in the Small-Block Division at ‘The Valley’ Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEST LEBANON, NY- June 4, 2017- Heavy is the head that wears the crown. After a near-perfect and unquestionably dominant season in the small-block division at the Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, New York in 2016, the pressure to return to near immortal status seemed to be out of reach as the 2017 season got underway in April. With results that were undoubtedly superb through the opening stages of the title chase, they weren’t what many – including…

Brewerton Speedway

Decker Is A Demon At Brewerton

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Billy Decker, Tyler Trump, Josh Kinney And Ray Bechler Brewerton Speedway Winners Story BY; DAVE MEDLER / BREWERTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM BREWERTON, NY – June 3, 2017 – On Friday night Billy Decker showed he hasn’t missed a step when it comes to the Brewerton Speedway in the Tracey Road Equipment Big Block Modifieds after a season away from the “D-Shaped Dirt Demon.” Decker started the 35 lap feature in 14th position and moved his way forward grabbing second place with 11 laps to go and then set his sights on race-long leader Jeremy Smith…

Emerling Takes ROC 75 Checkers At Spencer

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EMERLING TOPS HIRSCHMAN IN 75 -LAP RoC SPENCER VICTORY Story By: GARY SPAID / SPENCER SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: MARK RANALLETTA / RACERSGUIDE.COM WILLIAMSON, NY - June 3, 2017- The Race of Champion Modified Tour came back to Spencer Speedway last night, where Patrick Emerling, from Orchard Park, NY, took the 75-lap victory. “This was a really tough one for us,” related Emerling. “The track puts that stuff down around the track and this is a really fun place to race. You can run two wide. It makes for a lot of work, but also a lot of fun.” Also…

Wilder Breaks the Ice at Albany-Saratoga

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Jeremy Wilder Holds Off Marc Johnson to Grab First-Career Modified Win at Malta Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM MALTA, NY- June 3, 2017- Winning your first modified feature event is a huge accomplishment for any driver; it’s an even greater achievement when you defeat a defending track champion in doing so. For young gun Jeremy Wilder, that’s exactly how the story of his first-career modified triumph played out at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway in Malta, New York on Friday night. Not only did he have to hold off 2016 track champion Marc Johnson, he had to pass him…

Constantino ‘Cyclones’ to Sportsman Victory at Malta

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Dave Constantino Takes His Cyclone Chassis to Albany-Saratoga Speedway Victory Lane Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM MALTA, NY- June 3, 2017- There’s something to be said for home-school engineering. Where some take the well-traveled path to well-known chassis manufacturers, others take the proverbial path less-traveled and rely on youthful exuberance and testicular fortitude instead. For all intents and purposes, sportsman competitor Dave Constantino is the latter of the two. In what will go down as one of the more hectic, fun and downright exciting sportsman features in recent memory at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway in Malta, New York,…

Hail to the King

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Kenny Martin Takes King of Dirt Pro-Stock Victory at Albany-Saratoga Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM MALTA, NY- June 3, 2017- When it comes to racing, more often than not, patience is the key to success. Few understand that aforementioned statement better – or practice that character trait finer – than veteran pro-stock competitor Kenny Martin. When Rob Hazer’s King of Dirt pro-stock series rolled into the Albany-Saratoga Speedway in Malta, New York on Friday night, the driver of the infamous No. 93 knew that the task ahead of him was going to be difficult to say the…

Back In Action: Super DIRTcar Series Gearing Up For June

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Five Mile Point and Outlaw Up Next Story By: CLAYTON JOHNS / SUPER DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO and JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- June 2, 2017- The Super DIRTcar Series is set to resume action in New York over the next two weeks with stops at Five Mile Point Speedway in Kirkwood, NY on Sunday, June 11 before invading Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, NY on Tuesday, June 20. The Series will visit Five Mile Point for the third straight season and for the 24th time in its history for the Modified 67. Current Series point leader…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

“BIG” MONTH OF JUNE AT ALBANY-SARATOGA SPEEDWAY

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The Big Show, NYSSCA & KOD Highlight Busy Month Press Release By: MATT KEITH / ALBANY SARATOGA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Malta, NY -June 2, 2017 - A “big” month of June is on tap at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway as the historic Malta oval tries to move on from a rainy first month and half of the season. It all kicks off on Friday, June 2, with the “New York State Stock Car Association Night,” The “Sowle Trailer Repair Sportsman Series,” and the “King of the Dirt Pro Stock Series.” Two days later on Sunday, June…

Payne Looks To Rebound From Rough Start

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'The Jersey Jet' Joey Payne Looks To Get Season Back On Track After Rough Opening Weeks Story By: CANDEM PROUD / OSWEGO SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM / PHOTO STAFF OSWEGO, NY -June 2, 2017 - Longtime Oswego Speedway campaigner and fan favorite Joey Payne made waves leading up to the 2017 season after ‘The Jet’ landed a potent Supermodified ride in a Muldoon Chassised racer for California based car owner Don Penix. Payne, who holds Oswego’s track record in the Novelis Supermodified division with a lap of 15.802 seconds, has been off to a quick start in the Penix…

Pro Stock Twin 20’s Highlight Weekend Action At Fonda Speedway

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TWIN 20’S FOR PRO STOCKS & THE KENNY WALLACE DRIVING EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHT FONDA SPEEDWAY WEEKEND ACTION Press Release By: RON SZCZERBA / FONDA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM Fonda, NY – June 2, 2017- This coming weekend Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4 will be a busy one at the “Track of Champions” Fonda Speedway as the Montgomery County Fairgrounds facility will be in action both days. On Saturday, all divisions will be in action on Amsterdam Printing & Litho Night with a starting time of 7:00 p.m. highlighted by Twin 20’s for the pro stock…

‘The Jet’ Looks To Land On Victory Hill At Weedsport Shootout

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Brett Hearn Among Drivers Ready for Battle in Weedsport’s Big Block/Small Block Challenge on Sunday Press Release By: DAN KAPUSCINSKI / WEEDSPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEEDSPORT, NY - June 1, 2017- After two failed attempts to go racing in mid-May, Weedsport Speedway is ready for its season opener this Sunday, June 4 with the Big Block/Small Block Challenge presented by Big Dog Country 103.5 FM. Among the drivers looking to claim the $3,000 top prize on Sunday is Modified legend Brett Hearn. Hearn, who was fully prepared to take on the Weedsport oval back…

Dirt Late Models

Utica Rome Speedway Set For Go Nuclear Late Models

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A-VERDI STORAGE CONTAINERS AND WILBER-DUCK CHEVROLET PRESENTS A FULL WEEKLY SHOW PLUS GO NUCLEAR LATE MODELS AND NOVICE SPORTSMAN Press Release By: JOHN TIFF / UTICA ROME SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: OTTO GRAHAM / RACERSGUIDE.COM VERNON, NY- June 1, 2017- The month of June at the Utica-Rome Speedway kicks off with another action-packed show of DIRTcar action on Sunday, June 4, when A-Verdi Storage Containers and Wilber-Duck Chevrolet presents the return of the GO Nuclear Late Model Series plus the Gates-Cole Auto Insurance Modifieds, Broedel Energy Sportsman, Pro Stocks, and Novice Sportsman. The GO Nuclear Late Model Series will return…

Winged Warriors Invade Fulton High Banks

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Sprint Cars and Big Block Modifieds This Saturday, June 3 at the Fulton Speedway Press Release By: DAVE MEDLER / FULTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: WALT SMITH / RACERSGUIDE.COM FULTON, NY – May 31, 2017 – The methanol breathing, winged warriors of the Patriot Sprint Tour and the 800 horsepower Tracey Road Equipment Big Block Modifieds will put on a night of high speed, wheel to wheel racing this Saturday, June 3 at the Fulton Speedway on Penn Power Group night. Joining the Sprint Cars and the Modifieds will be the exciting SUNY Canton Sportsman, Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux…

Brewerton Speedway

Brewerton Speedway Set For Action Packed Night Of Racing

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Brewerton Speedway Set To Kick Off June With Full Racing Program Plus One-On-One Spectator Races Friday, June 2 Press Release By: DAVE MEDLER / BREWERTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF BREWERTON,NY- May 31, 2017- Let's hope that Mother Nature got the rainy month of May out of her system as the calendar turns to summer and the month of June. This Friday, June 2, Universal Metal Works and Regional Truck & Trailer present a four star racing program plus a fan favorite One-on-One Spectator races. The racing program will include the 800 horsepower Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar Big Block…

Keith Shampine Takes First Win in Uncle’s Memorial Race at Oswego

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The Shampine Show: Keith Shampine Takes First Win in Uncle's Memorial Race at Oswego Story By: Camden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photos By: Chris Burgess & Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com OSWEGO, NY (May 29, 2017) - 35 years. That's how long it has been since a Shampine was in victory lane at Oswego Speedway until this past Saturday night. In his first career triumph, Keith Shampine drove the Chris Osetek Racing Technologies Supermodified to victory lane at the Steel Palace, the very first victory for both driver and team after holding off seven time Novelis Supermodified champion Otto Sitterly. But, that wasn't all. Fittingly,…

Battle of 44: Anthony Perrego Edges Stewart Friesen At Thunder Mountain

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Battle of 44: Anthony Perrego Edges Stewart Friesen At Thunder Mountain ‘Lightning on the Mountain’ Before Standing-Room-Only Crowd; Larry Mekic (Sportsman) and Damon Decker (Street Stock) Also Prevail Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com CENTER LISLE, NY – In an epic battle of ‘44’ cars, Anthony Perrego edged Stewart Friesen to win Sunday night’s ‘Lightning on the Mountain’ at Thunder Mountain Speedway. Perrego, driving the Superior Remodeling No. 44, staved off the late advances of Friesen’s Halmar International No. 44, to score the $5,000-plus triumph in the 50-lap Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By…

Honoring Our Veterans On Memorial Day

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The Land Of The Free Because Of The Brave Amsterdam NY.- May 28, 2017- Let Memorial Day Be A Day To Count Our Blessings And Remember Those Who Serve And Sacrifice To Protect Our Country And Our Freedom. All Gave Some, Some Gave All......God Bless America

Albany Saratoga Speedway

$1,000 To Win “Pick-the-Quick” Fan Contest At The Big Show 9

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$1,000 To Win “Pick-the-Quick” Fan Contest At The Big Show 9 Super DIRTcar Modified Series 100-Lap $10,000-To-Win Championship Race Meet Story By: John Snyder/Big Show 9 Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com SUSSEX, NJ (May 29)……..Let’s face it, not every fan likes the time trial format used to set the fields for the Super DIRTcar Modified Series qualifying races. Some of them even arrive late at the track just to avoid watching time trials. But what if you had the chance to win $1,000? Would you come to the track early enough to enter the unique “Pick-the-Quick” Fan Contest and perhaps go home…

RACING RESUMES SATURDAY NIGHT, JUNE 3 AT OCFS

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RACING RESUMES SATURDAY NIGHT, JUNE 3 AT ORANGE COUNTY FAIR SPEEDWAY Story By: John Snyder/Orange County Fair Speedway Photos By: Jane Cella/RacersGuide.com MIDDLETOWN, NY (May 29)......Following a two-week hiatus, stock car racing at Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York resumes on Saturday, June 3. The night’s action will include four divisions in qualifying and feature event races, with the mighty Big-Block Modifieds headlining the program. Also on the card will be the ultra-competitive Sportsman, the unpredictable Rookie Sportsman, and the full-bodied Street Stocks. All divisions will compete in qualifying races that set the fields for their respective feature races:…

Tom Sears Jr. Uses Late Race Pass For Fulton Speedway Modified Victory

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Tom Sears Jr. Uses Late Race Pass For Fulton Speedway Modified Victory Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson & Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – May 27, 2017 – A huge field of cars greeted a large crowd Saturday at the Fulton Speedway for racing and Demolition Derbies night. In the 35 lap Tracey Road Equipment Modified feature, Tom Sears Jr. took the lead from Adam Roberts on lap 28 and then had to hold off Jimmy Phelps and Larry Wight for the popular win. Other winners on Scott Jeffery’s Performance Plus, MJ’s Music Bar & Banquet Facility,…

Brett Hearn Blasts Field for 2nd Lebanon Valley Win of 2017

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Brett Hearn Blasts Field for 2nd Lebanon Valley Win of 2017 Story By: Phil Allaway/Lebanon Valley Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com West Lebanon, NY - Last week, Brett Hearn indicated that he and Madsen Motorsports needed to up their game. They most definitely came to play on Saturday night. Mike King inherited the pole after Rob Pitcher voluntarily dropped to the rear and led early. However, Andy Bachetti was hot on King’s heels. On lap 5, Bachetti was able to sneak past to take the lead. At the same time, Hearn was on the move. By the time Bachetti took the…

Canandaigua Motorsports Park

Barney Blast by Reakes for Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprint Win at Canandaigua

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Barney Blast by Reakes for Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprint Win at Canandaigua Story By: MIKE MALLETT/ESS Photos By: Alex & Helen Bruce/RacersGuide.com CANANDAIGUA, NY – Jason Barney hadn’t been to Victory Lane with the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints at the Canandaigua Motorsport Park since 2011. The current series point leader remedied that problem by knocking off the win in Saturday night’s 25-lap NAPA Auto Parts U.S. Tour A-Main. Barney bested good friend Sammy Reakes IV. Barney, who started sixth, worked his way into second before a handful of laps were completed. From there he waited for the right…

SHEPPARD SCORES CAREER WIN #34 PASSING RICHIE EVANS ON ALL-TIME LIST AT UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY

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MATT SHEPPARD SCORES CAREER WIN #34 PASSING RICHIE EVANS ON ALL-TIME LIST ON THE WILD ANIMAL PARK/BROEDEL ENERGY NIGHT AT UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY Story By: John Tiff/Utica-Rome Speedway Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff VERNON, NY – Matt Sheppard continues to make history at the Utica-Rome Speedway. The Waterloo, N.Y., made more of it on The Wild Animal Park/Broedel Energy Night. The defending Gates-Cole Auto Insurance DIRTcar Modified champion earned career win #34 on Sunday. The win put him in front of Utica-Rome Speedway legend Riche Evans on the all-time win list. Mike Welch captured the win in the DIRTcar Pro Stock…

Weedsport Speedway Expands MAVTV Lineup

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Weedsport’s Big Block/Small Block Challenge Added to SPEED SPORT, MAVTV Television Lineup Press Release By: DAN KAPUSCINSKI / WEEDSPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEEDSPORT, NY -May 26, 2017 – With the postponement of the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Monday main event last week, Weedsport Speedway officials are happy to announce that the upcoming Big Block/Small Block Challenge on June 4, now presented by Big Dog Country 103.5 FM, will be broadcast nationally on Suzuki presents SPEED SPORT on MAVTV. The Big Block/Small Block Challenge will kick-off a full schedule of event coverage which will…

Oswego Speedway ‘Super Spectacle’ Night Of Action

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Memorial Day Weekend 'Super Spectacle' featuring Novelis Supermodifieds, ISMA Supermodifieds and Pathfinder Bank SBS On Tap at Oswego Saturday, May 27 Press Release By: CANDEM PROUD / OSWEGO SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: CHRIS BURGESS / RACERSGUIDE.COM OSWEGO, NY -May 26, 2017 - For the third consecutive season, the Memorial Day Weekend Port City 160 'Super Spectacle' featuring Novelis Supermodifieds, ISMA Supermodifieds and Pathfinder Bank SBS returns to Oswego Speedway this Saturday, May 27. In a very unique event, Saturday's action is the only time this season that you can see both the non-wing and winged Supermodifieds on the same surface,…

Empire Super Sprints Start A New Memorial Weekend Tradition

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The Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints Will Spend Memorial Weekend at Canandaigua and Utica-Rome! Press Release By: DEAN REYNOLDS / ESS SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF SYRACUSE, NY – May 26, 2017- It will now be a new Memorial Weekend tradition, the stars and cars from the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints will visit the Canandaigua Motorsports Park and since 2003, the Utica-Rome Speedway. At Canandaigua on Saturday night, a special increased purse will see the sprints go 25 laps for $2,500 to win, $1,500 for second and $1,000 for third. The event will be the first…

Blockbuster Night Of Action Set For Utica Rome Speedway

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THE WILD ANIMAL PARK AND BROEDEL ENERGY PRESENTS HUGE SHOW OF SHOW LUCAS OIL EMPIRE SUPER SPRINTS, GATES-COLE AUTO INSURANCE MODIFIEDS, BROEDEL ENERGY SPORTSMAN, AND PRO STOCKS Press Release By: JOHN TIFF / UTICA ROME SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM VERNON, NY- May 26, 2017-Race fans know what Memorial Day Weekend means at the Utica-Rome Speedway, and that is the invasion of the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints, who will join a full show of Gates-Cole Auto Insurance DIRTcar Modifieds, Broedel Energy DIRTcar Sportsman, and DIRTcar Pro Stocks. This Sunday’s May 28 program will be presented by…

Brewerton Speedway

Lightning Larry Rumbles To Brewerton Victory

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Larry Wight Starts Out 2017 at the Brewerton Speedway with Two Straight Wins Story By: DAVE MEDLER / BREWERTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF BREWERTON, NY – May 20, 2017 – Larry Wight in his quest for his first Tracey Road Equipment Modified track title at the Brewerton Speedway has started out the first two races of the season in victory lane. In the wild 35 lap feature Wight started 18th and took the lead on a restart with two laps to go outrunning defending track champion Jimmy Phelps. Alan Fink (Sportsman) Jeff Sykes (Mod Lites) and Chuck…

Right Place Right Time For Gulick At Outlaw

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Coleman Gulick in Right Place at Right Time to Take Outlaw Speedway Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprint Win Story By: MIKE MALLETT ESS SERIES MEDIA Photos By: MARK RANALLETTA / RACERSGUIDE.COM Dundee NY.- May 20, 2017- Sometimes it’s all about being in the right place at the right time. That was the case on Friday night for Coleman Gulick at the Outlaw Speedway. Gulick has had a fast race car underneath him throughout the 2017 season but he had yet to finish at the front of a 25-lap Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprint A-Main. On Friday night it…

Sheppard Leads The Way At Outlaw Speedway

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GULICK AND SHEPPARD SHINE ON SCORPION SECURITY PRODUCTS NIGHT AT OUTLAW SPEEDWAY Story By: PAUL SZMAL / OUTLAW SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: MARK RANALLETTA / RACERSGUIDE.COM DUNDEE, NY - May 20, 2017-The Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) joined the regular Super 6 Show on Scorpion Security Products Night at Outlaw Speedway Friday night. Track conditions continued to improve and provided great racing on the 4/10 mile clay oval. The 25-lap Lucas Oil ESS A-Main started with Jeff Cook and Paul Colagiovanni battling for the early lead as Alain Bergeron slotted into third spot. The leaders caught traffic by lap…

Decker Looks To Light Up Thunder Mountain

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Billy Decker Makes Thunder Mountain Return For ‘Lightning on the Mountain’ May 28 Driving Jeremy Smith-Owned Car; STSS Modified 50 On Tap Press Release By: BRETT DEYO / STSS MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CENTER LISLE, NY –May 19, 2017- For the first time since the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP was formed in 2014, Southern Tier favorite Billy Decker is set to compete at Thunder Mountain Speedway. Decker, who resides in nearby Sidney, N.Y., will enter the ‘Lightning on the Mountain’ special on Sunday, May 28: event No. 2 of the…

Friesen, Wight, Mahaney Double Down At Weedsport

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Stewart Friesen, Larry Wight, Mike Mahaney Look to Pull World of Outlaws, Super DIRTcar Double at Weedsport Story By: DAN KAPUSCINSKI / WEEDSPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By. RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF WEEDSPORT, NY -May 18, 2017 – The Craftsman World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modified back-to-back special this Sunday and Monday at Weedsport Speedway is exciting enough; throw in three drivers looking to pull double duty, and you have something special. Stewart Friesen, Larry Wight, and Mike Mahaney are three drivers that will compete in both the World of Outlaws Sprint Car event on…

Fonda Speedway Looks To Rebound From Rainouts

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FONDA SPEEDWAY ROARS BACK INTO ACTION THIS SATURDAY, MAY 20 AFTER TWO CONSECUTIVE RAINOUTS Press Release By: RON SZCCZERBA / FONDA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM Fonda, NY – May 18, 2017- This Saturday, May 20 Demitraszek Enterprises looks to get their 2017 season back on track after two consecutive rainouts the last two weeks. Drivers and race fans will look forward to some great racing action on that night, as VP Small Engine Fuels will sponsor a regular night of racing in all divisions starting with the first heat race taking the green flag at 7:00…

Road Trip Weekend For ESS Warriors

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Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints Back in Action this Weekend at Outlaw and Selinsgrove Speedways! Press Release By: DEAN REYNOLDS / ESS SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF SYRACUSE, NY – May 18, 2017- After a couple of weekends off, the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints kicks into full gear starting this weekend with Fri. and Sat. stops at the Outlaw and Selinsgrove Speedways. Both events pay $2,000 to win with $250 to start at Outlaw and $400 to start for the Mach 1 Chassis Spectacular at Selinsgrove. The last event was held at the Fulton Speedway in…

Super DIRTcar Series Invades Weedsport Speedway

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Matt Sheppard, Billy Decker Lead Super DIRTcar Series Invasion of Weedsport Speedway this Monday Story By: DAN KAPUSINCSKI / WEEDSPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEEDSPORT, NY - May 18, 2017 – As the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds prepare to take on Weedsport Speedway for Big Block Monday presented by Big Dog Country 103.5FM on May 22, a familiar face leads the standings after the first two events of the season. Despite not winning either of the first two events of the year at Fulton or Bridgeport Speedways, ‘Super’ Matt Sheppard leads the Super DIRTcar…

Fulton High Banks Ready for Action

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Fulton Speedway Fast Paced Racing Action Continues This Saturday, May 20 Press Release By: DAVE MEDLER / FULTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: MIKE JOHNSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM FULTON, NY – May 18, 2017 - After finally beating Mother Nature with an exciting night of racing last Saturday, the Fulton Speedway is ready to do it again this Saturday, May 20 when Oswego County Today presents American Diabetes Association of Central NY night. On the family, affordable,race card will be the Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar Modifieds, SUNY Canton DIRTcar Sportsman, Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux RUSH Late Models, E&V Energy Novice Sportsman…

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